AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company have come together as Union Arts Center to present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Amy Herzog, from September 20 to October 5, 2025. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books and films to enhance your experience of the show.
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The Shortest History of Eugenics
Dr. Stockmann espouses some eugenicist beliefs in his speech to the crowd in Act IV of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Learn more about the history of this pernicious movement in Peterson's concise yet informative book.
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The Infodemic
Government censorship and its consequences for public health is a key theme of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Journalist Simon argues that the COVID-19 pandemic created new forms of government-backed disinformation that has only intensified since.
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The Empusium
A different kind of danger is lurking at another European health resort in Tokarczuk's sly and unconventional novel.
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American Contagions
In this concise history, legal historian Witt traces the recurring tensions between protecting public health and upholding American ideals of liberty in times of epidemics.
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An Enemy of the People – Union Arts Center
The Tony Award-winning adaptation comes to Seattle! Amy Herzog’s “smart, sharp, and relevant” (Deadline) take on this Henrik Ibsen timeless classic wraps us deep in an entangled web of truth, power and complacency. Dr. Stockmann has it all – but when he uncovers a catastrophe in the making that threatens lives, he runs up against those in power. As tensions rise, Stockmann must choose: follow his conscience, and risk destruction? Or join the conspiracy?
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